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Syd Goldberg, Jack Goldberg, and Wally Grossman Offer Career Advice to Students

Goldberg, Goldberg, and Grossman

Moravian University alumni inspire students with stories of how their liberal arts education supported their success.

Sounds like a law firm but this partnership is strictly family. Two brothers and a cousin make up this alumni trio, who came to campus on April 14th for a panel discussion titled “The Path of a Liberal Arts Graduate.”

Jack Goldberg ’64 completed a double major in math and education here at Moravian University, and after six years teaching, joined Westinghouse Learning Corporation, selling and servicing educational systems. He then entered the computer services world in sales and sales management positions and finally retired from General Electric.

Brother Syd Goldberg ‘67 earned his teacher certification and headed to William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware, where he taught history and then served 33 years as career guidance and placement counselor.

Cousin Woody Grossman ’66 began his passion search as a psychology major, switched to economics, and finally graduated with a BA in economics. He spent most of his career as a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, which provides audit and assurance and tax and consulting services to businesses.

During their day on campus, the three visited with faculty, students, and staff from the Office of Career and Civic Engagement and then participated in a lunchtime panel aimed at business and economic students, during which they answered questions posed by moderator Kathleen Nemchik, Assistant Director of Career Development and Experiential Learning. Here are the highlights.

KN: When you left Moravian, what were key aspects of your education that helped you in the workforce?

WG: The opportunity to explore so many different subjects through my liberal arts education gave me a broad background from which I could address a variety of situations. Also, the process of learning and gaining problem-solving skills has been key to my career success.

JG: My teachers really drove me to do my best, and I came out of Moravian University feeling like I had the ability to do whatever I wanted to do. That confidence and the drive I learned during my years here prepared me for any opportunity. It’s important to have that preparedness because who knows what’s around the corner?

SG: The faculty and staff understood that they were developing leaders. The academic preparation here is important but so is the development of leadership. I learned to be a member of a team and to get to know people, relate to them, and engage with them, and I came to understand that we’re all important.

KN: What advice do you have for current students?

WG: The five things we talked about today: Follow your passion, plan well the steps you need to take toward your goals and do so sooner rather than later because the workforce is more competitive today than when we were graduating from college, be patient, persevere in your goals, and find a mentor to help you move forward.

SG: As a counselor, I’ve learned the importance of opening my door, learning and listening, and being an advocate. Like yourself and promote yourself; be your own advocate. And always remember that family is number one.